Finding the Third Proportional to 74,328 and 159,000
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Solution
The third proportional to 74,328 and 159,000 is: 340,127.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
74,328 : 159,000 = 159,000 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
74,328/159,000 = 159,000/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
74,328x = 159,000 × 159,000 - Step 4: Simplify right side
74,328x = 25,281,000,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,281,000,000/74,328 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 340,127.54
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